ASSESS: SPSS USERS" GROUP, 20th ANNUAL MEETING
FRIDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 2006
ALCUIN RESEARCH RESOURCE CENTRE AUDITORIUM
UNIVERSITY OF YORK, YORK
ASSESS is an independent user group for SPSS, a computer package for analysing
and presenting data. It is run by users, for users and is completely independent
of manufacturers of the software. The meeting is open to all users of SPSS and
to anyone interested in SPSS.
Come along to:
* hear SPSS users talk about applications,the problems and solutions
* hear the latest news from SPSS UK staff about product developments,
and put your questions to them
* question a panel of experts about particular problems
* exchange ideas with other SPSS users
* plan for an even better user group.
The venue is the Alcuin Research Resource Centre (ARRC) on York University
campus located in Heslington, 2 miles to the south-east of the city centre.
It takes 10-15 minutes in a taxi from the railway station. Buses also go to
the University (See http://www.york.gov.uk/roads/bus/).
Parking at the University is very difficult. Location details are at
http://www.york.ac.uk/np/maps/. Accommodation is bookable via tourist
information on (01904) 621756 or (01904) 554455.
THE PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME**
* Welcome and introduction to meeting
* SPSS company and product news; SPSS software demonstrations
* Analysing Multivariate Comorbidities using SPSS
by Gilbert MacKenzie, University of Limerick
* IN CONTROL - From Reassurance to Neighbourhood Policing - A strategic
partnership using SPSS products
by Keith Bentley, Chief Superintendent (Retired), Oldham Division,
Greater Manchester Police
* Automating the quarterly processing for the British Crime Survey
by Andrew Westlake & Anna Upson, Crime Surveys Section, Home Office
* No need for Ruby Slippers when you’ve got a Gold Standard: A
Podiatrists' Journey of self-discovery along the yellow brick road to
statistical success facilitated by SPSS
by Karen Blakey, University of Sunderland
* Old Dog, Old Tricks - Using SPSS syntax to avoid the mouse trap
by John Hall, Senior Research Fellow (Retired), SSRC Survey Unit
* Users" Question Time and Clinic
* Annual General Meeting of ASSESS.
Registration and coffee will start at 9-45am. Papers and other events will
run from 10.15am to about 5.00pm. Morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea
are included in the registration fee. A timetable will be e-mailed to delegates
in advance of the meeting.
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** The titles and order of events are subject to amendment.
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ASSESS : SPSS USERS' GROUP
Friday 10th November 2006, ARRC auditorium, University of York
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